MomMom's Sugar Cookies

I added a word to the dictionary during the Christmas Holidays--MomMoms Sugar Cookies: dough rolled out thinly on floured surface and cut with assorted Christmas shapes together with fun, laughter and love. Although MomMom has moved to heaven, as I roll and cut the same recipe along with the same cookie cutters, in the same kitchen the tradition started, the memories are etched in my thoughts. Thoughts of love and caring and MomMoms great smile with the bright twinkle of her eyes as she baked the best tasting sugar cookies ever made--in My Book, My Dictionary! Thank you MomMom! Contributed by Maureen Yin.

Makes about 60

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup solid vegetable shortening
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add shortening, mixing witha fork. Add eggs and vanilla, stirring until well incorporated. Chill dough for several hours or overnight. Pre-heat oven to 375 F. Roll out chilled dough thinly on a floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters and bake on ungreased cookie sheet for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden in color.

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Rachelmarie in Connecticut Mar 31, 2010
Would make this again.
Would make this again. Daughter and I enjoyed making this for Easter. four stars

Patty in NY Dec 24, 2009
Would make this again.
I liked these cookies. I'm not a great baker so I think I followed the recipe well enough. My kids didn't think they were sweet enough (!) But I thought they were a very nice cookie. Almost like a shortbread cookie. four stars

A cookie baker in ohio Feb 6, 2009
Would make this again.
Great cookies 2nd time I've made them only problem is I always have to add about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of flour when I go to cut them. But they still turn out great! four stars

A cookie baker Dec 22, 2008
Would make this again.
i like to use powder sugar instead of flour to roll out sugar cookies it rolls out about the same and doesnt leave the cookie dry, but it is a bit sweeter. five stars

Brent in Dallas, TX Dec 14, 2008
Would make this again.
Dede used baking soda instead of baking powerd. Very common mistake for people not paying attention. That is the only thing (if followed properly) that can effect the taste of the cookies poorly. five stars

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